MERCOSUR: Methylamine Market 2024

Methylamine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR methylamine market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methylamine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, methylamine production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Methylamine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, methylamine exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay was the largest exporter of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%). Brazil (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Uruguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Chile (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina and Uruguay saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Brazil lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Methylamine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, methylamine imports in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, methylamine imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Paraguay (X%) and Colombia (X%). Chile (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Paraguay increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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